Major Flood
11.5 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
10.5 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12.5 ft
Estimated level of the July 1935 flood which occurred before installation of the river gage. Widespread destruction occurred downstream from Willet to Upper Lisle.
11.9 ft
Portions of the Cincinnatus Central School will flood. FEMA flood insurance risk maps indicate that this level, as measured at the stream gage, marks the 1% (100 year) floodplain. Your property is at risk of flooding during a major flood event. A 100 year flood is a flood that has a 1 percent chance of occurring in any year.
11.5 ft
Widespread flooding of homes and properties occurs along Cincinnatus Road, Telephone Road and Lower Cincinnatus Road on the east side of the river. The Cincinnatus fire department floods. Flooding also occurrs along Route 26 in the vicinity of Lower Cincinnatus.
10.5 ft
Flood waters affect first floor properties along Cincinnatus Road. Deer Path Lane is cut off by flooding.
9.5 ft
Widespread basement and yard flooding occurs in Cincinnatus, especially along Deer Path Lane and Lower Cincinnatus Road.
9 ft
Agricultural lands between Cincinnatus and Willet flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 1935 | 12.5 ft | 9,200 cfs |
| Jan 18, 1996 | 10.89 ft | 8,000 cfs |
| Apr 3, 1950 | 10.68 ft | 7,830 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CINN6
River
Otselic River
County
Cortland, NY
Coordinates
42.5411°N, 75.8994°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Otselic River at Cincinnatus?
The Otselic River at Cincinnatus gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01510000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Otselic River at Cincinnatus?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Otselic River at Cincinnatus is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10.5 feet, and major flooding at 11.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Otselic River rises?
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Where is the Otselic River at Cincinnatus gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cortland County, New York at coordinates 42.5411°N, 75.8994°W. USGS site number: 01510000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.